Hotpoint AT50 User Manual

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The secrets

Instructions for

installation and use

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Instrucciones para la

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Here are the 12 topics explained in this manual. Read, learn and have fun: you will discover many secret ways to get a better wash, more easily and making your washing machine last longer. And especially keeping an eye on safety.

Installation and removal (p. 2) Installation and removal (p. 2)

Installation and removal (p. 2)

Installation and removal (p. 2) Installation and removal (p. 2)

Installation, after delivery or transport, is the most important operation for the correct functioning of your washing machine. Always check:

1.1.

1. That the electric system complies with the law;

1.1.

2.2.

2. That the inlet and draining pipes are connected correctly;

2.2.

3.3.

3. That the washing machine is levelled properly: something

3.3.

worth checking for the life of your washing machine and the quality of your wash;

4.4.

That the tub fastening screwsThat the tub fastening screws

That the tub fastening screws (on the back of the appliance)

4.4.

That the tub fastening screwsThat the tub fastening screws

have been removedhave been removed

have been removed.

have been removedhave been removed

Safety for you and your children (p. 3)Safety for you and your children (p. 3)

Safety for you and your children (p. 3)

Safety for you and your children (p. 3)Safety for you and your children (p. 3)

Here you will find the necessary guidelines for the safety of your entire household. Because safety is very important indeed.

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Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 8)Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 8)

Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 8)

Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 8)Useful tips to avoid mistakes (p. 8)

Years back, our grandmothers were the ones who gave us good advice - and in those days synthetic fibres did not exist: washing was easy. Today, your washing machine gives you helpful advice.

What goes in your washing machine andWhat goes in your washing machine and

What goes in your washing machine and

What goes in your washing machine andWhat goes in your washing machine and

how to start it (p. 4)how to start it (p. 4)

how to start it (p. 4)

how to start it (p. 4)how to start it (p. 4)

A correct distribution of your laundry is vital both to the successful outcome of the wash and to the life of your appliance. Learn all the tips and secrets to dividing your linen: colour, type of fabric and tendency of creating fuzz are the most important criteria.

Understanding the control panel (p. 5)Understanding the control panel (p. 5)

Understanding the control panel (p. 5)

Understanding the control panel (p. 5)Understanding the control panel (p. 5)

The control panel is very simple. It has only a few essential buttons to help you choose any type of wash cycle, ranging from the most energetic, capable of cleaning a mechanic’s overalls, to the most delicate for wool. Familiarising with it will help you get the best out of your wash, while spending less and helping your washing machine last longer. It’s easy.

Guide to the wash programmes (p. 6)Guide to the wash programmes (p. 6)

Guide to the wash programmes (p. 6)

Guide to the wash programmes (p. 6)Guide to the wash programmes (p. 6)

Herein is an easy table to help you choose the right programme, temperature, detergents and possible additives. Choose the right programme and you will get better results with your wash while saving time, water and energy, day after day.

How to close the drum (p. 9)How to close the drum (p. 9)

How to close the drum (p. 9)

How to close the drum (p. 9)How to close the drum (p. 9)

Open and shut the doors fully for a safe wash cycle.

The detergent dispenser (p. 10)The detergent dispenser (p. 10)

The detergent dispenser (p. 10)

The detergent dispenser (p. 10)The detergent dispenser (p. 10)

How to use the detergent dispenser.

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Before calling a technician, read these pages: immediate solutions may be found for a number of problems. If the problem persists, call Ariston customer services and any failure will be repaired as soon as possible.

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Your washing machine is a true friend: with just a bit of care, it will repay you with loyalty and devotion. With the necessary upkeep, it will wash for years and years to come.

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11 and 12) 11 and 12)

11 and 12)

11 and 12) 11 and 12)

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Guide to understanding labels and symbols (p. 7-8) Guide to understanding labels and symbols (p. 7-8)

Guide to understanding labels and symbols (p. 7-8)

Guide to understanding labels and symbols (p. 7-8) Guide to understanding labels and symbols (p. 7-8)

The international symbols on the labels of your garments are easy to understand and equally important for the success of your wash. The guide includes simple instructions to help you choose the suitable wash programme, the right temperature, wash cycles, ironing methods and specific symbols.

1 Instructions for installation and use

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Herein are the technical features of your washing machine: model type number, electric and water specifications, size, capacity, speed of the spin cycle and compliance with Italian and European rules and regulations.

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Installation and removal

When theWhen the

When the

When theWhen the appliance arrivesappliance arrives

appliance arrives

appliance arrivesappliance arrives

Whether new or just transported to a new house, installation is extremely important for the correct functioning of your washing machine.

After removing the appliance from its packaging, check that it is intact. If in doubt, contact a qualified technician immediately.

machine is blocked, formachine is blocked, for

machine is blocked, for

machine is blocked, formachine is blocked, for transportation, by fourtransportation, by four

transportation, by four

transportation, by fourtransportation, by four screws and rubber washersscrews and rubber washers

screws and rubber washers

screws and rubber washersscrews and rubber washers on the back panel.on the back panel.

on the back panel.

on the back panel.on the back panel.

Unblocking: removeUnblocking: remove

Unblocking: remove

Unblocking: removeUnblocking: remove the 4 screws!the 4 screws!

the 4 screws!

the 4 screws!the 4 screws!

Before using the washing machine,

screwsscrews

screws, remove the rubber

screwsscrews

washers with the relative spacer (keeping all the parts) and use the plastic tabs provided to fill in the holes.

Warning:Warning:

Warning: should the screws

Warning:Warning:

be re-used, make sure you fasten the shorter at the top.

LevellingLevelling

Levelling

LevellingLevelling

The washing machine must be levelled appropriately in order to guarantee its correct functioning.

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vel the appliancevel the appliance

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vel the appliance

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vel the appliancevel the appliance

must be adjustedmust be adjusted

must be adjusted; the angle of

must be adjustedmust be adjusted

inclination, measured according to the worktop, must not exceed 2°. When placed on fitted carpet, make sure the ventilation is not obstructed within its surroundings.

The feet are adjustable.

The inside of theThe inside of the

The inside of the

The inside of theThe inside of the

remove theremove the

remove the

remove theremove the

the f the f

eeteet

the f

eet

the f the f

eeteet

Do not throw the blocking

screws and the spacers away. In the event of a

removal, they can be used

to block the components

inside the appliance again

and so protect it during

transport.

Connection to the waterConnection to the water

Connection to the water

Connection to the waterConnection to the water mainsmains

mains

mainsmains

Water pressure must range within the values indicated on the data plate on the rear of your washing machine. Connect the inlet hose (situated unassembled inside the drum) to a cold water tap with a 3/4 gas threaded mouth. If the water pipes are new or left unused, run the water until it is clear and free of debris. Attach the hose to the appliance, in line with the appropriate water pipe inlet at the top right.ù

Water hose inlet to be fitted to the top right.

Connecting the drain hoseConnecting the drain hose

Connecting the drain hose

Connecting the drain hoseConnecting the drain hose

On the back of the appliance, towards the top, you will find a hook onto which you should fasten the drain hose if necessary. Insert the other end in a wall draining duct or place it on the edge of a sink or tub avoiding excessive kinks and bending.

at a height ranging from 60 toat a height ranging from 60 to

at a height ranging from 60 to

at a height ranging from 60 toat a height ranging from 60 to 100 cm.100 cm.

100 cm.

100 cm.100 cm.

In case it is necessary to fix the end of the hose at a height below 60 cm from the ground, it must be fixed in the appropriate hook placed on the back panel as mentioned above.

It should be placedIt should be placed

It should be placed

It should be placedIt should be placed

The hook to be used in case the drain hose ends at a height below 60 cm.

If the hose drains into a tub or sink, apply the plastic guide and tie it to the tap.

The guide for draining into tubs and sinks.

The hose must neverThe hose must never

The hose must never

The hose must neverThe hose must never remain immerremain immer

remain immer

remain immerremain immer

Extensions are inadvisable. In case of absolute need, the extension must have the same diameter as the original hose and must not exceed 150 cm in length. In case of wall draining pipes, their efficiency must be checked by a qualified technician. If the dwelling is on one of the upper floors of a building, there may be drain trap problems causing the washing machine to load and unload water continuously. In order to avoid such an inconvenience, special antidrain trap valves are available in shops.

sed in watersed in water

sed in water

sed in watersed in water

Electric connectionElectric connection

Electric connection

Electric connectionElectric connection

Before connecting the appliance to the electric socket, be sure that:

1) the electric socket is able to sustain the appliance's maximum power load indicated on the data plate and in compliance with the law;

2) the supply voltage is included within the values indicated on the data plate;

3) the socket is compatible with the appliance's plug. If not, do not use adapters, but replace either the socket or the plug;

4) electric household appliances must be equipped with an "earthing" system,

5) that the machine is not placed on top of the power supply cable once the connection has been made.

Warning!

Any modifications made to the factory settings or an irregular electric connection, any electrical, mechanical or hydraulic modification whatsoever to the appliance shall render the guarantee invalid and shall relieve the manufacturer and retailer of any and all liability.

Plastic bags, polystyrene

foam, screws and other

packaging parts are not

children's toys, and are

potentially dangerous.

Instructions for installation and use

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Y our washing machine has been built in compliance with the strictest international safety regulations. T o protect you and all your family .

Read these indications and all the information in this manual carefully: they are an important source, not only of numerous useful tips, but also of vital information on safety, use and maintenance

1. In case of malfunctioning,1. In case of malfunctioning,

1. In case of malfunctioning,

1. In case of malfunctioning,1. In case of malfunctioning, first unplug the appliancefirst unplug the appliance

first unplug the appliance

first unplug the appliancefirst unplug the appliance from the wall socket andfrom the wall socket and

from the wall socket and

from the wall socket andfrom the wall socket and turn off the water tapturn off the water tap

turn off the water tap; do

turn off the water tapturn off the water tap

not under any circumstances touch internal parts in order to attempt repairs. This will also render the guarantee invalid.

2.2.

The washing machineThe washing machine

The washing machine

2.2.

The washing machineThe washing machine should not be installed inshould not be installed in

should not be installed in

should not be installed inshould not be installed in an outdoor environmentan outdoor environment

an outdoor environment,

an outdoor environmentan outdoor environment

not even when a roof shelters the area, because it may be very dangerous to leave it exposed to rain and thunderstorms.

3.3.

It must only be used byIt must only be used by

It must only be used by

3.3.

It must only be used byIt must only be used by adults adults

adults and exclusively for

adults adults

washing clothes following the instructions provided in this manual.

4.4.

4. Should it have to be

4.4.

moved, pull the white lever, situated on the left beneath the base, and the retractable wheels will appear, thus allowing for easy movement.

5.5.

5. Before loading the

5.5.

washing machine,

sure the drum is emptysure the drum is empty

sure the drum is empty.

sure the drum is emptysure the drum is empty

6.6.

Never touch the washingNever touch the washing

Never touch the washing

6.6.

Never touch the washingNever touch the washing machine when barefootmachine when barefoot

machine when barefoot

machine when barefootmachine when barefoot

"I only want an authorised specialised technician with Ariston original spare parts!"

makemake

make

makemake

with wet or damp handswith wet or damp hands

with wet or damp hands

with wet or damp handswith wet or damp hands

or feetor feet

or feet.

or feetor feet

7.7.

Never use extensions orNever use extensions or

Never use extensions or

7.7.

Never use extensions orNever use extensions or multiple plugsmultiple plugs

multiple plugs, which are

multiple plugsmultiple plugs

particularly dangerous in humid environments. The power supply cable must never be bent or dangerously compressed.

8.8.

Do not remove the filterDo not remove the filter

Do not remove the filter

8.8.

Do not remove the filterDo not remove the filter while the appliance is on.while the appliance is on.

while the appliance is on.

while the appliance is on.while the appliance is on.

Do not use hand washDo not use hand wash

Do not use hand wash

Do not use hand washDo not use hand wash detergentdetergent

detergent because the

detergentdetergent

abundance of foam could come out from the lid and cause damage.

9.9.

Never pull on the plugNever pull on the plug

Never pull on the plug or

9.9.

Never pull on the plugNever pull on the plug

the washing machine to disconnect it from the wall socket: it is extremely dangerous.

10.10.

10.While the appliance is

10.10.

functioning,

the drain waterthe drain water

the drain water as it could

the drain waterthe drain water

reach very high temperatures.

children’s reachchildren’s reach

children’s reach.

children’s reachchildren’s reach force the washingforce the washing

force the washing

force the washingforce the washing machine doormachine door

machine door because this

machine doormachine door

could damage the safety block on the opening, which serves to protect from accidental openings.

11.11.

This appliance is intendedThis appliance is intended

11.

This appliance is intended

11.11.

This appliance is intendedThis appliance is intended

for domestic use.for domestic use.

for domestic use.

for domestic use.for domestic use.

Industrial use (in hotels, restaurants and laundries) compromises its original manufacturing characteristics and invalidates the guarantee.

do not touchdo not touch

do not touch

do not touchdo not touch

Keep it out ofKeep it out of

Keep it out of

Keep it out ofKeep it out of

NeverNever

Never

NeverNever

How to change the power supply cableHow to change the power supply cable

How to change the power supply cable

How to change the power supply cableHow to change the power supply cable

The power supply cable is special and can be purchased exclusively from authorised T echnical Service Centres.

T o replace it, do as follows:

1. Make sure that the washing machine is switched off and unplugged.

Fig. 1

2. Remove the appliance base

and unscrew the 2 screws on the bottom right-hand side, then unscrew the 6 rear screws, on the left-hand side, and remove the side panel by tipping it slightly outwards and pulling it out. (fig. 1 and 2).

Fig. 2

3. Disconnect the electricity sup-

ply to the radio interference suppresser by removing the connector (fig. 3).

4. Unscrew the 2 outer filter fastening screws and, with the help of a screwdriver (see fig. 4), release it from the back panel by pulling upwards.

Fig. 3

5. Once you have positioned

the new power supply cable, reconnect the connector, making sure the safety hook is securely in place.

You must contact a qualified professional to replace the power supply cable. The same must respect the applicable norms in force.

Fig. 4

3 Instructions for installation and use

What goes in yWhat goes in y

What goes in y

What goes in yWhat goes in y

Before washing, you can do a great deal for better results. Divide your garments according to fabric and colour. Read the labels and follow their indications. Alternate small items with large ones.

Before washing.Before washing.

Before washing.

Before washing.Before washing.

Divide your washing according to the type of fabric and colour resistance: sturdy fabrics should be separated from delicate ones. Light colours should be separated from dark ones. Empty all pockets (coins, paper , money and small objects) and check the buttons. Mend immediately or remove loose buttons as they could fall off during the wash cycle.

The labels say it all.The labels say it all.

The labels say it all.

The labels say it all.The labels say it all.

Always look at the labels: they tell you everything about your garment and how to wash it in the best way possible. The table on page 7 shows you all the secrets of the symbols found on labels. Their indications are a valuable guide to a better wash and to longer lasting clothes.

Alternate small itemsAlternate small items

Alternate small items

Alternate small itemsAlternate small items with large ones.with large ones.

with large ones.

with large ones.with large ones.

Unfold all your washing. Place it loose inside the drum and follow the indications as to the recommended load quantity for the different wash programmes. Your clothes will come out cleaner and with fewer creases.

Garments treated withGarments treated with

Garments treated with

Garments treated withGarments treated with petrpetr

ol-based stain remool-based stain remo

petr

ol-based stain remo

petrpetr

ol-based stain remool-based stain remo

Do not place garments in your washing machine that have been treated with petrol, pure alcohol, trichlorethylene etc. until these products have evaporated completely.

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Dividing your garments

according to fabric and

colour is very important

for good results.

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hine?

hine?hine?

How to start the applianceHow to start the appliance

How to start the appliance

How to start the applianceHow to start the appliance

Putting your appliance in place and moving it.

If your washing machine is equipped with a special set of retractable wheels you can easy move it. To lower the wheels and thus move the appliance effortlessly, just pull the lever, situated on the lefthand side beneath the base. Once the appliance is in the required position, put the lever back in place. The washing machine is now firmly in place. See figure, just for equipped models.

After installing your new washing machine, start a wash cycle (with the appliance empty) by setting programme "1" at 60 degrees C.

Starting the washing machine in the right way is important for the quality of your wash, for preventing problems and for lengthening the life of your appliance. After loading your washing and pouring in the

For delicate garments:

protect underwear, tights

and stockings, children's

socks and delicate items

by placing them in a

canvas pouch

detergent together with any additives, always check that:

1. The appliance doors are firmly shut.

2. The plug is inserted in the socket.

3. The water tap is turned on.

4. button F is on the O position.

5. The set of retractable wheels

is stored away (i.e. the wheels are not touching the floor).

Choose the desired programme

The programme is selected

according to the type of garments that need to be washed and how dirty these are. To select the programme, consult the table on page 6. Turn knob A and set it to the number corresponding to the desired programme. Select the temperature using knob B and, if necessary, press the function buttons (C-D-E); finally press the ON-OFF button F (position I).

At the end of the wash cycle...

wait for approximately two minutes. Then turn the washing machine off by pressing ON-OFF button

F (O position). You can now open the washing machine doors safely. After having removed the freshly cleaned washing, leave the doors open or half-open so that the humidity left inside can evaporate. Always turn the water tap off.

Remember that, in the event of a power failure, or should the washing machine switch itself off, the programme selected will start up again from where it was interrupted.

Instructions for installation and use

Understanding the control panel

Here I'm in commandHere I'm in command

Here I'm in command

Here I'm in commandHere I'm in command

Making the right choice is important. And it's easy.

Programme selectorProgramme selector

Programme selector

Programme selectorProgramme selector knobknob

knob

knobknob

Use this dial to select one of the 16 wash programmes availabale for all your laundry requirements (see programme table on page 6).

N.B. This knob must beN.B. This knob must be

N.B. This knob must be

N.B. This knob must beN.B. This knob must be turned clockwise only andturned clockwise only and

turned clockwise only and

turned clockwise only andturned clockwise only and when the machine is off.when the machine is off.

when the machine is off.

when the machine is off.when the machine is off.

emperature contremperature contr

emperature contr

emperature contremperature contr

It is used to set the wash temperature indicated in the programme table. 6). It also allows you to reduce the temperature recommended for the selected programme, and even to set a cold wash cycle (snow symbol ).

Half loadHalf load

Half load

Half loadHalf load

This button reduces the quantity of water used during rinsing. We recommend the use of this button with programmes for Delicates and Synthetics only and when the drum does not contain a full load; the quantity of detergent should also be reduced.

ol knobol knob

ol knob

ol knobol knob

No spin buttonNo spin button

No spin button

No spin buttonNo spin button

It is used to exclude spinning. Use it only for articles which are difficult to iron and only with the programmes for Synthetics and Delicates.

Anti-creaseAnti-crease

Anti-crease

Anti-creaseAnti-crease (Synthetics-delicates)(Synthetics-delicates)

(Synthetics-delicates)

(Synthetics-delicates)(Synthetics-delicates)

This button allows you to interrupt a programme (on positionsymbol ) keeping the washing soaking in water before the spin cycle. It is a very useful button, because it prevents delicate and synthetic fabrics from creasing (for example, when you cannot take the washing out at the end of the wash cycle, but only after a few hours). It can only be used in programmes for Synthetic fabrics ol (Progr. 5-6-7).

ARNING! ARNING!

ARNING! To conclude the

ARNING! ARNING!

wash cycle and drain the water,

press button

again.

The knob with your washing machine's wash programmes

ON-OFFON-OFF

ON-OFF

ON-OFFON-OFF

When button washing machine is switched on, when it is not the machine is switched off.

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urning the mac

urning the macurning the mac

not cancel the selectednot cancel the selected

not cancel the selected

not cancel the selectednot cancel the selected programme.programme.

programme.

programme.programme.

F is pressed, the

hine off doeshine off does

hine off does

hine off doeshine off does

ON-OFF lampON-OFF lamp

ON-OFF lamp

ON-OFF lampON-OFF lamp

Lamp appliance is switched on and awaiting a programme to be set. A steady light means the appliance has accepted the selected programme.

flashes when the

5 Instructions for installation and use

What are you washing today?

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Type of fabric and

degree of soil

COTTON Exceptionally soiled whites

sheets, tablecloths, etc.)

(

Exceptionally soiled whites

(sheets, tablecloths, etc.)

Heavily so ile d whites and fast colours

Slightly soil ed whi tes and delicate

(shirts, jumpers, etc.)

colours

Rinse cycles/Bleach

Spin cycle Draining and final spin cycle Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels selected program me

SYNTHETICS Heavily soiled fast colour

synthetics Delicate colour synthetics

types of slightly soiled garments)

Delicate colour synthetics

types of slightly soiled garments)

Rinse cycles/Bleach

Fabric softener

Rinse hold Rinse hold for especially delicate

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels selected program me

DELICATES

Wool

Rinse cycles Fabric softener

Spin cycle Draining and delicate spin cycle Draining Draining Stop/Reset Interrupts/Cancels selected program me

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Programme knob

Temper.

Knob

1Max°C

2Max°C

3 60°C

4 40°C

(baby linen, etc.)

(all

5 60°C 6 50°C 7 40°C

8 40°C

or all seasonsor all seasons

or all seasons

or all seasonsor all seasons

Detergent for pre-wash

Detergent for wash

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Fabric softener

Traditional or delicate bleach

Delicate/Tra-

Delicate

ditional

Cycle length (minutes)

155

145

115

100

Description of wash cycle

Pre-wash, Wash

temperature, rinses, intermediate and final spin cycles

Heavy duty washes at high

temperature,

fina l s pin cycles

Normal wash cycle at 60°C, rinse

intermediate and final spin

cycles,

cycles

Wash cycle at 40°C, rinse cycles,

intermediate and final spin cycles Rinse cycles, intermediate and final

spin cycles

Heavy duty wash cycle at 60°C

cycle, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle

Normal wash cycle at 50°C

cycles, anti-crease or delicate spin cycle

Delicate wash cycle at 40°C

cycles and delicate spin cycle

Rinse cycles, anti-crease or delicate

spin cycle

Rinse cycles with automatic introduction of softener, anti-crease or delicate spin

cycle

garments

Wash cycle at 40°C,

delicate spin cycle Rinse cycles, anti-crease or drainingo

inse cycles with automatic introduction of softener, anti-crease or delicate spin

cycle

at high

rinse cycles, intermediate and

, rinse

rinse cycles and

The information contained in the table is purely indicative. It could in fact vary depending on the appliance model, the quantity and type of garments to wash, the hardness and temperature of the mains water supply, as well as the temperature of the environment.

Instructions for installation and use

UnderUnder

Under

UnderUnder

standing labels…standing labels…

standing labels…

standing labels…standing labels…

Learn the meaning of these symbols and you will get better results, your garments will last longer and your machine will repay you by washing better.

All over Europe, garment labels contain messages expressed in small yet important symbols. Understanding them is very important if you want to get better results and treat your garments the way they deserve to be treated.

These symbols are divided in five different categories and

shapes:

wash cyclewash cycle

wash cycle

wash cyclewash cycle bleaching bleaching

bleaching

bleaching bleaching ironing ironing

ironing

ironing ironing dry cleaningdry cleaning

dry cleaning

dry cleaningdry cleaning and dryingand drying

and drying

and dryingand drying

, ,

Useful tips

Turn shirts inside out to get better results and make them last longer .

Always empty pockets of their contents.

Look at the label: it will always give you useful advice.

Consult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help youConsult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help you

Consult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help you

Consult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help youConsult and learn the symbols in this table: they will help you obtain a better wash,obtain a better wash,

obtain a better wash,

obtain a better wash,obtain a better wash, performance out of your washing machine.performance out of your washing machine.

performance out of your washing machine.

performance out of your washing machine.performance out of your washing machine.

treat y treat y

treat y

treat y treat y

our cour c

our c

our cour c

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Strong

Movement

Wash

cycle Bleaching Ironing Dry cleaning Drying

Delicate

Movement

Wash cycle

95°C

Wash cycle

60°C Do not bleach

Wash cycle

40°C

Wash cycle

30°C

Delicate

hand wash

Do not

wash in

water

Can be bleached

in c old water

Hot iron max

200°C

Warm iron

max 150°C

Cool iron

max 110°C

Do not iron

Dry cleaning with

all solvents

Dry cleaning with

perchloride ,

aviation gasoline,

pure alcohol, R111

and R113

Dry cleaning with aviation gasoline,

pure alcohol and

R113

Do not dry clean

High

tem p.

Can be

tumble -dried

Do not

tumble dry

Lay flat to

dry

Hang to dry

non-spin

garments

Dry on

hangers

Mild

Temp.

dried

7 Instructions for installation and use

… and the symbols for the various Ariston models:… and the symbols for the various Ariston models:

… and the symbols for the various Ariston models:

… and the symbols for the various Ariston models:… and the symbols for the various Ariston models:

OFF

Start-reset

Temperature setting

Pre-wash Wash Max°

90° Wash

60° Wash

Delicate 40° Wash

60° Synthetics

50° Synthetics

Useful tips to aUseful tips to a

Useful tips to a

Useful tips to aUseful tips to a

General Rules:General Rules:

General Rules:

General Rules:General Rules:

- Cotton - Linen- Cotton - Linen

- Cotton - Linen. Fill the

- Cotton - Linen- Cotton - Linen

drum but do not overload it.

- Synthetics- Synthetics

- Synthetics. Do not fill more

- Synthetics- Synthetics

than half the drum.

- Delicates and - Delicates and

- Delicates and

- Delicates and - Delicates and

not fill the drum more than a third.

- Heavily soiled garments:- Heavily soiled garments:

- Heavily soiled garments:

- Heavily soiled garments:- Heavily soiled garments:

reduce the quantity.

- Persistent or special- Persistent or special

- Persistent or special

- Persistent or special- Persistent or special stains.stains.

stains. Treat these before

stains.stains.

washing by rubbing the toughest stains with a special detergent, with detergent paste or specific stain removers (see the inset on treating special stains with stain removers on page 9)

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40° Synthetics

Rinse

Rinse level / Extra rinse

Fabric softener

Rinse hold Anti-crease

Spin cycle

Spin cycle variation or no spin cycle

Water Draining

Never use your washingNever use your washing

Never use your washing

Never use your washingNever use your washing

machine to washmachine to wash

machine to wash... torn, fraying

machine to washmachine to wash

or non-hemmed linen. If it is absolutely necessary , place it in a bag for protection. Brightly coloured linen with whites.

atcatc

h the weight!h the weight!

atc

h the weight!

atcatc

h the weight!h the weight!

For best results, do not exceed the weight limits stated below (figures show weight when dry):

Sturdy fabrics:Sturdy fabrics:

Sturdy fabrics:

Sturdy fabrics:Sturdy fabrics:

max 5 kg

Synthetic fabrics:Synthetic fabrics:

Synthetic fabrics:

Synthetic fabrics:Synthetic fabrics:

max 2.5 kg

Delicate fabrics:Delicate fabrics:

Delicate fabrics:

Delicate fabrics:Delicate fabrics:

max 2 kg

Pure virgin wool:Pure virgin wool:

Pure virgin wool:

Pure virgin wool:Pure virgin wool:

max 1 kg

wellingwelling

welling

wellingwelling

max 2.3 kg

oid mistakesoid mistakes

oid mistakes

oid mistakesoid mistakes

How much does it weigh?How much does it weigh?

How much does it weigh?

How much does it weigh?How much does it weigh?

1 sheet 1 sheet

1 sheet 400-500 gr.

1 sheet 1 sheet 1 pillow case 1 pillow case

1 pillow case 150-200 gr.

1 pillow case 1 pillow case 1 tablecloth 1 tablecloth

1 tablecloth 400-500 gr.

1 tablecloth 1 tablecloth 1 bathrobe 1 bathrobe

1 bathrobe 900-1,200 gr.

1 bathrobe 1 bathrobe 1 towel 1 towel

1 towel 150-500 gr.

1 towel 1 towel

Mix clothing of different Mix clothing of different

Mix clothing of different

Mix clothing of different Mix clothing of different

sizessizes

sizes with towelling:

sizessizes

bathrobes, towels, etc. This way no “ball” will form during the spin cycle and the garments will stay balanced.

Coloured Coloured

Coloured

Coloured Coloured

ones and shirts last longer if turned inside out before washing. Printed T-shirts and sweatshirts should always be ironed inside out.

-shir-shir

-shir

-shir-shir

tsts

ts, printed

tsts

Wash cycle intensity Wool Hand wash

Delayed start

Daily wash at 30° in 30'

Easy iron

Stain removal

Half load

Silk and curtains

Salopette alert. Salopette alert.

Salopette alert.

Salopette alert. Salopette alert.

Very popular “salopette” type overalls have straps with hooks that can damage the drum of your washing machine or other garments during the wash. By placing the hooks in the bib pocket and fastening them with safety pins, all risks are avoided.

Holidays: unplug theHolidays: unplug the

Holidays: unplug the

Holidays: unplug theHolidays: unplug the

appliance.appliance.

appliance.

appliance.appliance.

When you go on holiday, we recommend that you unplug your washing machine, shutting off the water inlet tap and leaving the door opened or ajar. This way, both the drum and the gasket will remain nice and dry and unpleasant odours will not develop inside the washing machine.

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w to wash almost anw to wash almost an

w to wash almost an

w to wash almost anw to wash almost an

Curtains.Curtains.

Curtains.

Curtains.Curtains.

Curtains tend to crease a great deal. Here is a tip to reduce creasing: fold the curtains and place them in a pillow case or mesh bag. Do not load anything else, so that the overall weight does not exceed the half load.

ythingything

ything

ythingything

Quilted coats and wind-Quilted coats and wind-

Quilted coats and wind-

Quilted coats and wind-Quilted coats and wind-

cheaters.cheaters.

cheaters.

cheaters.cheaters.

You can wash quilted coats and wind-cheaters, too, if they are padded with goose or duck down. Do not load more than 23 kg and never load 5 kg. Repeat rinse once or twice using the gentle spin.

rainerrainer

rainer

rainerrainer

s.s.

Once you have removed mud and dirt from trainers, you can wash them with jeans and other tough garments. Do not wash trainers with whites.

WOOL CYCLE

For best results, use a specific detergent, taking care not to exceed a load of 1 kg.

Instructions for installation and use

When detergents and water are not enough…

How to get rid of some special stainsHow to get rid of some special stains

How to get rid of some special stains

How to get rid of some special stainsHow to get rid of some special stains

- Red wine. Leave to soak with detergent, rinse and treat with acetic acid or citric acid, then rinse. Treat any residue with bleach.

- Blood. Fresh stains should be treated immediately with cold water. In the event of dry blood stains, leave to soak overnight with a special detergent and then rub with soapy water.

- Dry grease stains. Moisten with turpentine, dab the stains with your fingertips and a cotton cloth, after placing the garment on a soft surface.

- Rust. Oxysalt (can be found in a chemists) hot molten, or a cold anti-rust product. Old stains may have already damaged the fabric: risk of holes

- Mould stains Treat with bleach, rinse thoroughly (only white and coloured garments resistant to chlorine).

- Oil paint. Moisten with detergent petrol, dab the stains after placing the garment on top of a soft cloth, then treat

repeatedly with the detergent.

- Ink and biro. Dab with cotton soaked in methyl alcohol or alcohol at 90°.

- Tar. Dab with fresh butter, rub in turpentine then wash immediately.

- Wax. Scrape away, then run a hot iron between two sheets of absorbent paper. Then rub in cotton with turpentine or

methyl alcohol.

- Chewing gum. Rub in nail polish remover and wipe with a clean rag.

- Mould. Cotton and white linen should be placed in a solution of 5 parts water, one bleach and a spoon of vinegar, then

washed immediately. For other white fabrics, use hydrogen peroxide at 10 volumes and wash immediately.

- Lipstick. Dab with ether on wool or cotton. Use trichlorethylene for silk.

- Nail polish. Place a sheet of absorbent paper on the side of the stain, wet it with nail polish remover, shifting the garment

as the sheet gradually changes colour.

- Grass. Dab with a wad of cotton soaked in methyl alcohol.

For a safe wash cycle

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Fig. 1

Fig. 3

w to open and shut the drumw to open and shut the drum

w to open and shut the drum

w to open and shut the drumw to open and shut the drum

Fig. 2

Fig. 4

A) OPENING (Fig. 1).A) OPENING (Fig. 1).

A) OPENING (Fig. 1). Lift the external lid and open it completely.

A) OPENING (Fig. 1).A) OPENING (Fig. 1).

B) Then open the drum using both hands as shown in Fig. 2:B) Then open the drum using both hands as shown in Fig. 2:

B) Then open the drum using both hands as shown in Fig. 2:

B) Then open the drum using both hands as shown in Fig. 2:B) Then open the drum using both hands as shown in Fig. 2:

- press the button indicated by the arrow in Fig. 2 lightly downwards, with one hand firmly resting on the doors to prevent them from suddenly opening and hurting your fingers;- therefore follow the appliance doors along as these unhook and open easily.

C) LOC) LO

ADING ADING

THE THE

C) LO

ADING

C) LOC) LO

ADING ADING

D) SHUTTING. (Fig. 4).D) SHUTTING. (Fig. 4).

D) SHUTTING. (Fig. 4).

D) SHUTTING. (Fig. 4).D) SHUTTING. (Fig. 4).

- close the drum fully by first shutting the front door followed by the rear one;

- then ensure the hooks on the front door are perfectly housed within the seat of the rear door;

- after the hooks have clicked into position, press both doors lightly downwards to make sure they do not come loose;

- finally shut the external lid.

THE

THE THE

ASHING MAASHING MA

ASHING MA

ASHING MAASHING MA

CHINE.CHINE.

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9 Instructions for installation and use

It's important for a good wash

The secrets of the deterThe secrets of the deter

The secrets of the deter

The secrets of the deterThe secrets of the deter

ent dispenserent dispenser

ent dispenser

ent dispenserent dispenser

The first secret: the detergent dispenser is in a handy position underneath the appliance door.

You should add detergent and any additives following the dosage recommended by the manufacturers: generally, all the indications you need are on the box.

Doses vary Doses vary

Doses vary

Doses vary Doses vary

wash load, the waterwash load, the water

wash load, the water

wash load, the waterwash load, the water hardness and how soiled thehardness and how soiled the

hardness and how soiled the

hardness and how soiled thehardness and how soiled the washing is. Do not exceed.washing is. Do not exceed.

washing is. Do not exceed.

washing is. Do not exceed.washing is. Do not exceed. More detergent does notMore detergent does not

More detergent does not

More detergent does notMore detergent does not necessarily mean greaternecessarily mean greater

necessarily mean greater

necessarily mean greaternecessarily mean greater wash efficiencwash efficienc

wash efficienc

wash efficiencwash efficienc contrary…contrary…

contrary…

contrary…contrary…

Experience will help you select the right dosage almost automatically: it will become your secret. When pouring in the softener in compartment exceeding the “max” level indicated. The washing machine automatically adds the softener to

according toaccording to

according to

according toaccording to

on the on the

on the

on the on the

3, avoid

Cutting costs efficiently

FULL LOAD

The best way to save on energy, water, detergent and time is to use your washing machine, washing a full recommended load. A full load instead of two half loads allows you to SAVE up to 50% of energy.

USE LESS DETERGENT IF: you are washing few garments, the washing is only soiled lightly, foam forms during washing or the water is not very hard, or soft even (please see small table above with the degrees of water hardness). To find out how hard the water in your area is, contact your local Water Works.

IS PRE-W ASHING STRICTL Y NECESSAR Y?

Only for extremely soiled garments. Programming a wash WITHOUT pre-washing for lightly soiled or medium soiled garments allows you to SAVE on detergent, time, water and between 5 and 15% of energy.

IS W ASHING WITH HOT WATER STRICTL Y NECESSAR Y?

Treating stains with a stain remover or soaking garments with dry stains in water before washing can reduce the need to programme a wash using hot water. Use a wash programme at 60° to SAVE up to 50% of energy.

BEFORE USING A DRYING CYCLE ...

Select a high speed spin cycle, where the spin speed can be adjusted, if the washing should be dried in a tumble-dryer. A reduced water content in the washing allows you to SAVE both time and energy in the drying programme.

the wash in each pro-gramme.

Liquid detergent is to beLiquid detergent is to be

Liquid detergent is to be

Liquid detergent is to beLiquid detergent is to be poured in just a few secondspoured in just a few seconds

poured in just a few seconds

poured in just a few secondspoured in just a few seconds before starting the washbefore starting the wash

before starting the wash

before starting the washbefore starting the wash cycle.cycle.

cycle.

cycle.cycle. Remember that liquid de-Remember that liquid de-

Remember that liquid de-

Remember that liquid de-Remember that liquid detergent is particularly sui-tergent is particularly sui-

tergent is particularly sui-

tergent is particularly sui-tergent is particularly suitable for wash cycles of up totable for wash cycles of up to

table for wash cycles of up to

table for wash cycles of up totable for wash cycles of up to 60 degrees and those not60 degrees and those not

60 degrees and those not

60 degrees and those not60 degrees and those not requiring pre-washing.requiring pre-washing.

requiring pre-washing.

requiring pre-washing.requiring pre-washing.

Liquid or powder detergents are sold together with special containers that are to be placed directly inside the washing machine drum, according to the instructions found on the detergent box. Never use hand wash detergent, because it may form too much foam, which could damage the washing machine. One last secret: when washing with cold water, always reduce the amount of detergent you use: it dissolves less easily in cold water than in hot water, so part of it would be wasted.

In compartment 1:

pre-wash (powder)pre-wash (powder)

pre-wash (powder)

pre-wash (powder)pre-wash (powder)

In compartment 2:

the wash cycle (powder and liquid)the wash cycle (powder and liquid)

the wash cycle (powder and liquid)

the wash cycle (powder and liquid)the wash cycle (powder and liquid)

In compartment 3: In compartment 4:

Detergent forDetergent for

Detergent for

Detergent forDetergent for

Detergent for

Detergent forDetergent for

Fabric softenerFabric softener

Fabric softener

Fabric softenerFabric softener

BleachBleach

Bleach

BleachBleach

A guide to running your household appliances cheaply while respecting the environment.

Pre-wash, bleach and fabricPre-wash, bleach and fabric

Pre-wash, bleach and fabric

Pre-wash, bleach and fabricPre-wash, bleach and fabric softenersoftener

softener

softenersoftener

Should it be necessary to bleach, set the special programmes and pour the bleach into compartment of the detergent dispenser. When you pour the bleach in, take care not to exceed the

“max”“max”

“max” level indicated.

“max”“max” The use of bleach excludesThe use of bleach excludes

The use of bleach excludes

The use of bleach excludesThe use of bleach excludes the possibility of running athe possibility of running a

the possibility of running a

the possibility of running athe possibility of running a pre-wash.pre-wash.

pre-wash.

pre-wash.pre-wash. TT

raditional braditional b

raditional b

raditional braditional b

be used on sturdy whitebe used on sturdy white

be used on sturdy white

be used on sturdy whitebe used on sturdy white fabrics, whereas delicatefabrics, whereas delicate

fabrics, whereas delicate

fabrics, whereas delicatefabrics, whereas delicate bleach can be used forbleach can be used for

bleach can be used for

bleach can be used forbleach can be used for coloured fabrics andcoloured fabrics and

coloured fabrics and

coloured fabrics andcoloured fabrics and synthetics.synthetics.

synthetics. You cannot

synthetics.synthetics.

bleach with the “Silk” programme and with the

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leacleac

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h can onl

h can onlh can onl

“Special Programmes” (see page 6).

N.B.:N.B.:

N.B.:

N.B.:N.B.:

1) Concentrated bleach must1) Concentrated bleach must

1) Concentrated bleach must

1) Concentrated bleach must1) Concentrated bleach must

4 4

be diluted in all cases.be diluted in all cases.

be diluted in all cases.

be diluted in all cases.be diluted in all cases.

2) For concentrated2) For concentrated

2) For concentrated

2) For concentrated2) For concentrated detergents (in powder ordetergents (in powder or

detergents (in powder or

detergents (in powder ordetergents (in powder or liquid), use a programmeliquid), use a programme

liquid), use a programme

liquid), use a programmeliquid), use a programme without pre-washing.without pre-washing.

without pre-washing.

without pre-washing.without pre-washing.

3) For detergents contained3) For detergents contained

3) For detergents contained

3) For detergents contained3) For detergents contained in a ball or in tablets, do notin a ball or in tablets, do not

in a ball or in tablets, do not

in a ball or in tablets, do notin a ball or in tablets, do not run a pre-wash.run a pre-wash.

run a pre-wash.

run a pre-wash.run a pre-wash.

Fabric Softener AdditionFabric Softener Addition

Fabric Softener Addition

Fabric Softener AdditionFabric Softener Addition

Fabric softener makes your washing softer and decreases the electrostatic load of synthetic fibres.

Degrees of water hardness

Level -Feature German French

°dH °T.H

1 -

Soft 2 - Medium 3 - Hard 4 - Very hard

0- 7 0-15

8-14 16-25 15-21 26-37

more than

the manufacturer's instructions. The fabric softener is automatically inserted into the machine during the last rinse. At the end of the wash programme, some water will be left in compartment 3. This is used for the inlet of denser fabric softeners into the machine, i.e. to dilute the more concentrated softeners. Should more than a normal amount of water remain in compartment 3, this means the emptying device is blocked, thus interrupting the suction effect of the device.

For cleaning instructions, see page 13. Never pour fabric softeners together with starch into the dispenser, as the overflow system could get clogged.

Fabric softeners can be used for towelling fabrics, knitwear, curtains, etc. Pour the fabric softener into compartment 3 of the dispenser following

Instructions for installation and use

1010

Troubleshooting

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Your washing machine could fail to work. In most cases, the problems arising can be easily solved without having to call for a technician. Before calling for assistance, always check these points.

The washing machineThe washing machine

The washing machine

The washing machineThe washing machine

fails to start.fails to start.

fails to start.

fails to start.fails to start.

Is the plug correctly Is the plug correctly

Is the plug correctly

Is the plug correctly Is the plug correctly

inserted in the socket?inserted in the socket?

inserted in the socket? It

inserted in the socket?inserted in the socket?

could have been moved whilst cleaning.

Is there electricity in the Is there electricity in the

Is there electricity in the

Is there electricity in the Is there electricity in the

house?house?

house?

house?house?

A circuit breaker could have

gone off, perhaps because too many appliances are on at the same time. Or perhaps because of a general power failure in your entire area.

Is the appliance door shutIs the appliance door shut

Is the appliance door shut

Is the appliance door shutIs the appliance door shut

properly?properly?

properly?

properly?properly?

For safety reasons, the

ore calling,ore calling,

ore calling,

ore calling,ore calling,

washing machine cannot work if the door is open or not shut properly.

Is the ON/OFF button Is the ON/OFF button

Is the ON/OFF button

Is the ON/OFF button Is the ON/OFF button

pressed?pressed?

pressed?

pressed?pressed?

If it is, then a programmed

start has been set.

Is the programmed startIs the programmed start

Is the programmed start

Is the programmed startIs the programmed start

knob, on those modelsknob, on those models

knob, on those models

knob, on those modelsknob, on those models concerned, in the correctconcerned, in the correct

concerned, in the correct

concerned, in the correctconcerned, in the correct position?position?

position?

position?position?

Is the water tap turned on? Is the water tap turned on?

Is the water tap turned on?

Is the water tap turned on? Is the water tap turned on?

For safety reasons, if the washing machine does not load water, it cannot start a wash cycle.

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read the f

read the f read the f

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RIGHT RIGHT

RIGHT

RIGHT RIGHT

T urning off the water tap after each wash limits the use of the washing machine's hydraulic system and eliminate leakage risks when no-one is at home.

T ry to only leave the appliance in use unattended if the place where it is located is equipped with a floor drain.

Always leave all appliance doors ajar .

This will avoid the formation of bad odours.

Clean the appliance's exteriors delicately.

T o clean the exteriors and the rubber parts of the appliance, always use a cloth dipped in lukewarm soapy water .

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Leave the washing machine plugged in while cleaning. Even during maintenance, the appliance should always be unplugged.

Use solvents and aggressive abrasives. Never use solvents or abrasives to clean the external and rubber parts of the washing machine.

Neglect the detergent dispenser . It is removable and can easily be cleaned by leaving it under running water .

Go on holiday without thinking about it. Before leaving, always make sure that the washing machine is unplugged and that the water tap is turned off.

The washing machineThe washing machine

The washing machine

The washing machineThe washing machine fails to load waterfails to load water

fails to load water

fails to load waterfails to load water

Is the tap correctly Is the tap correctly

Is the tap correctly

Is the tap correctly Is the tap correctly

attached to the pipe?attached to the pipe?

attached to the pipe?

attached to the pipe?attached to the pipe?

Is there a water shortage?Is there a water shortage?

Is there a water shortage?

Is there a water shortage?Is there a water shortage?

There could be work in progress in your building or street.

Is there enough pressure?Is there enough pressure?

Is there enough pressure?

Is there enough pressure?Is there enough pressure?

The autoclave may be malfunctioning.

Is the tap filter clean?Is the tap filter clean?

Is the tap filter clean? If the

Is the tap filter clean?Is the tap filter clean?

water is very calcareous, or if work has recently been carried out on the water piping, the tap filter could be clogged with particles and debris.

Is the rubber hose bent?Is the rubber hose bent?

Is the rubber hose bent?

Is the rubber hose bent?Is the rubber hose bent?

The tract of the rubber hose bringing water to the washing machine must be as straight as possible. Make sure it is not squashed or bent.

The washing machineThe washing machine

The washing machine

The washing machineThe washing machine continuously loadscontinuously loads

continuously loads

continuously loadscontinuously loads and unloads waterand unloads water

and unloads water

and unloads waterand unloads water

Is the drain hoseIs the drain hose

Is the drain hose

Is the drain hoseIs the drain hose

positioned too low?positioned too low?

positioned too low? It must

positioned too low?positioned too low?

be installed at a height ranging from 60 to 100 cm.

Is the hose’Is the hose’

Is the hose’

Is the hose’Is the hose’

immersed in water?immersed in water?

immersed in water?

immersed in water?immersed in water?

Does the wall drainageDoes the wall drainage

Does the wall drainage

Does the wall drainageDoes the wall drainage

system have a breathersystem have a breather

system have a breather

system have a breathersystem have a breather pipe? pipe?

pipe? If the problem

pipe? pipe?

persists even after these checks, turn off the water tap, switch the appliance off and call for assistance.

If you live on an upper floor

of your building, there may be a problem with your

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11 Instructions for installation and use

11 11

The washing machineThe washing machine

The washing machine

The washing machineThe washing machine does not drain or spin.does not drain or spin.

does not drain or spin.

does not drain or spin.does not drain or spin.

Does the selectedDoes the selected

Does the selected

Does the selectedDoes the selected

programme foresee waterprogramme foresee water

programme foresee water

programme foresee waterprogramme foresee water draining?draining?

draining? Some wash

draining?draining?

cycles require enabling the draining manually.

Has the Has the

Has the

Has the Has the

function - in thosefunction - in those

function - in those

function - in thosefunction - in those appliances where it isappliances where it is

appliances where it is

appliances where it isappliances where it is foreseen - been enabled?foreseen - been enabled?

foreseen - been enabled?

foreseen - been enabled?foreseen - been enabled?

This function requires enabling the draining manually.

Is the drain pump clogged?Is the drain pump clogged?

Is the drain pump clogged?

Is the drain pump clogged?Is the drain pump clogged?

To check it, turn off the tap, unplug the washing machine and follow the instructions on page 14, or call for technical assistance.

“Anti-crease”“Anti-crease”

“Anti-crease”

“Anti-crease”“Anti-crease”

Is the rubber hose bent?Is the rubber hose bent?

Is the rubber hose bent?

Is the rubber hose bent?Is the rubber hose bent?

The tract of the drain hose must be as straight as possible. Make sure it is not squashed or bent.

Is the washing macIs the washing mac

Is the washing mac

Is the washing macIs the washing mac

drain duct clogged? drain duct clogged?

drain duct clogged? Is

drain duct clogged? drain duct clogged?

there an extension on the drain hose? If so, is it positioned incorrectly, blocking the water flow?

hine’hine’

hine’

hine’hine’

Has it got enough roomHas it got enough room

Has it got enough room

Has it got enough roomHas it got enough room

around it?around it?

around it? The appliance

around it?around it?

should not be leaning against any sanitary fixtures and must have some free space around it. If it is placed on a fitted carpet floor, ensure that there is enough room for air to circulate between the appliance feet and the carpet.

Always get

assistance from

authorised

technicians and

always insist on

original spare parts

The washing machineThe washing machine

The washing machine

The washing machineThe washing machine vibrates too muchvibrates too much

vibrates too much

vibrates too muchvibrates too much during the spin cycle.during the spin cycle.

during the spin cycle.

during the spin cycle.during the spin cycle.

Has the internal floatingHas the internal floating

Has the internal floating

Has the internal floatingHas the internal floating

unit been correctlyunit been correctly

unit been correctly

unit been correctlyunit been correctly unblocked duringunblocked during

unblocked during

unblocked duringunblocked during installation? installation?

installation? See page 2

installation? installation?

on installation procedures.

Has the washing machineHas the washing machine

Has the washing machine

Has the washing machineHas the washing machine

been levelled correctly?been levelled correctly?

been levelled correctly?

been levelled correctly?been levelled correctly?

The levelling of the appliance should be checked periodically. In time, the appliance could move imperceptibly. Adjust the feet and check them with a level.

The washing machineThe washing machine

The washing machine

The washing machineThe washing machine leaks.leaks.

leaks.

leaks.leaks.

Is the metal ring of the inletIs the metal ring of the inlet

Is the metal ring of the inlet

Is the metal ring of the inletIs the metal ring of the inlet

hose properly attached?hose properly attached?

hose properly attached?

hose properly attached?hose properly attached?

Tur n off the tap, unplug the appliance and try tightening its attachment without forcing it.

Is the detergent dispenserIs the detergent dispenser

Is the detergent dispenser

Is the detergent dispenserIs the detergent dispenser

obstructed? obstructed?

obstructed? Try extracting

obstructed? obstructed?

it and washing it under tap water.

Is the drain hose wellIs the drain hose well

Is the drain hose well

Is the drain hose wellIs the drain hose well

attached?attached?

attached? Turn off the tap,

attached?attached?

unplug the appliance and try tightening its attachment.

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Is the detergent suitableIs the detergent suitable

Is the detergent suitable

Is the detergent suitableIs the detergent suitable

for washing-machinefor washing-machine

for washing-machine

for washing-machinefor washing-machine

use?use?

use? Make sure that it

use?use?

bears the definition "for

washing-machines" or

"hand and machine wash",

or the like.

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Is the correct amount

Is the correct amountIs the correct amount

being used?being used?

being used? An excessive

being used?being used?

amount of detergent,

besides producing too

much foam, does not

guarantee a more effective

wash, and causes scaling

in the internal parts of the

appliance.

If, despite all checks, the washing machine fails to function and the problem persists, call your nearest authorised Customer Service Centre, providing the following information:

the type of malfunctioningthe type of malfunctioning

the type of malfunctioning

the type of malfunctioningthe type of malfunctioning

the model type no.the model type no.

the model type no.

the model type no.the model type no.

(Model……. ) (Model……. )

(Model……. )

(Model……. ) (Model……. )

- the serial number (S/N ....)- the serial number (S/N ....)

- the serial number (S/N ....)

- the serial number (S/N ....)- the serial number (S/N ....)

These indications can be found on the data plate situated on the back of the washing machine front base. (fig. 1)

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Easy Care and Maintenance

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Your washing machine is designed to last a lifetime without any problems. A few simple steps help keep it in shape and last longer.

Firstly, you must turn off the water tap after each wash:

the constant pressure of water could warp a few of the component parts. In addition, by doing so, you will avoid the risk of leaks when no-one is at home.

If the water in your area is too hard, use a deliming product

(water is hard if it often leaves whitish stains around taps or drains, especially of bath tubs. For more accurate information as to the type of water in your system, call the local water works or a local plumber). Pockets must always be emptied by removing even coins, pins, badges and any other hard object. The washing machine exterior should be cleaned with a cloth dipped in lukewarm soapy water.

It is important to wash

the detergent dispenser

regularly.

To prevent dried washing

powder from

accumulating, place the

dispenser under running

water for a few minutes.

Never exaggerate with detergent doses.

Normal detergents already contain deliming agents. Only if the water is particularly hard, that is, rich in lime content, do we recommend the use of a specific product at every wash. A periodical wash cycle with a dose of a deliming product, without detergents or washing, may prove useful. Never use too much detergent or additives because this could cause an excess amount of foam, scaling and possible damage to the component parts of your washing machine.

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Disassembly:Disassembly:

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Press lightly on the large button on the front of the detergent dispenser and pull it upwards (fig. 1).

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Do not forget to empty all pockets:

small metallic objects can cause damage to your washing machines drum during the spin cycle.

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Then clean the dispenser under a tap (fig. 3) using an old toothbrush and, once the pair of siphons inserted in the top of compartments 1 and 2 (fig. 4) have been pulled out, check whether the same are not clogged and then rinse them.

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Reassembly:Reassembly:

Reassembly:

Reassembly:Reassembly:

Do not forget to reinsert the pair of siphons into the special housings and then to replace the dispenser into its seat, clicking it into place (fig. 4, 2 and 1).

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When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose.When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose.

When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose.

When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose.When in need, check the pump and the rubber hose.

The washing machine comes equipped with a self-cleaning pump that does not require any cleaning or maintenance. Small objects may accidentally fall into the pump: coins, hair clips, loose buttons and other small items. T o avoid possible damage, they are withheld in an accessible pre-chamber , situated at the lower end of the pump.

To access this pre-chamber, just remove the panel covering the bottom of the washing machine (fig. 1); then lift the cover rotating it anti-clockwise (fig. 2) and check its contents accurately .

The rubber hose

Check the rubber hose at least once a year. If you see any cracks, replace it immediately. When you use your washing machine, water

Fig. 1

pressure is very strong and a cracked hose could easily split open.

Fig. 1

Warning: make sure that the wash cycle has come to a full stop and unplug the appliance before removing the lid as well as before any

type of maintenance procedure. It is normal to find that a little water comes out after removing the lid. When replacing the panel, make sure you insert the hooks situated at the bottom of the washing machine in the right slots before pushing it back against the appliance.

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Model

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Capacity

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Spin speed/min

Controlling programmes in accordance with IEC Norm 4 56

The manufacturer reserves the right to make any modifications whatsoever, at any time and without notice, to the appliance or any of its accessories that may be deemed necessary for technical or commercial requirements.

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wi dth cm 4 0 hei gh t cm 8 5

dep th cm 60

from 1 to 5 kg

voltage 230 Volts 50Hz maximum absorbed power 2100 W

max imum pressure 1 Mpa (10 bar) minimum pressure 0.0 5 Mpa (0.5 bar) drum ca pac ity 42 litres

up to 500 r.p.m.

run with a load of 5.0 kg, programme 2, 60° C

This appliance conforms with the following European Community Directives:

- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications

- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications

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Viale Aristide Merloni 47 60044 Fabriano Italie Tel +39 0732 6611 Fax +39 0732 662501 www.merloni.com

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Les secrets des tissus

Des conseils pour mieux laver

Mode

dinstallation et demploi

Lave-linge top loader

sûr

et facile à utiliser

Guide rapide

Découvrez ci-dessous les 11 sujets qui seront développés dans les pages de ce manuel. Lisez, apprenez, amusezvous: vous découvrirez un tas de petits secrets pour laver mieux, avec moins defforts tout en augmentant la longévité de votre lave-linge. Et surtout, en toute sécurité .

1. Installation et déménagement (page 2)

Pour un bon fonctionnement du lave-linge, lopération la plus importante après sa livraison ou après un déménagement, est sans aucun doute son installation. Vérifiez toujours:

1. si linstallation électrique est conforme.

2. si les tuyaux darrivée et de vidange de leau sont bien raccordés

correctement. Ne jamais utiliser des tuyaux usés.

3. si le lave-linge est bien de niveau. Cest important: pour la

longévité de votre lave-linge et pour la qualité de votre lavage.

4. que toutes les vis de fixation du tambour, situées à l'arrière

du lave-linge, ont bien été enlevées.

2. Sécurité pour vous et vos enfants (page 3)

Vous y trouverez tous les conseils indispensables à votre sécurité et à celle de votre famille. Cest ce quil y a de plus important.

7. Conseils utiles pour ne pas vous tromper (page 8)

3. Comment charger votre lave-linge et le mettre

en service (page 4)

Triez correctement votre linge: cest une opération importante dont la réussite de votre lessive dépend entièrement. Apprenez tous les trucs et tous les secrets pour bien trier votre lessive: les couleurs, les textiles, la tendance à produire des peluches, voilà quels sont les critères les plus importants.

4. Bien maîtriser le bandeau de commandes

(page 5 - 6)

Le bandeau de commandes de votre lave-linge est très simple. Quelques commandes essentielles pour choisir les types de lavage, du plus énergique, pour laver une combinaison de mécanicien, jusquau plus délicat pour le cachemire. Apprenez à vous en servir, vous laverez mieux et prolongerez la durée de vie de votre lave-linge. Cest facile.

Autrefois, on suivait les bons conseils de grand-mère - et les matières synthétiques nexistaient pas: il était donc facile de laver. Aujourdhui, cest votre lave-linge qui vous donne de bons conseils et vous permet même de laver laine et cachemire aussi bien quune blanchisseuse.

8. Le tiroir à produits lessiviels (page 10)

Comment utiliser le tiroir à produits lessiviels et le bac à eau de Javel.

9. Problèmes et solutions (pages 11 et 12)

Avant dappeler un technicien, lisez ces pages: de nombreux problèmes peuvent trouver une solution immédiate. Si vous narrivez pas à les résoudre, appelez alors le numéro de votre SAV et en un rien de temps la panne sera réparée.

5. Guide des programmes de lavage

(page 6)

Un tableau facile à consulter pour cerner dun seul coup doeil tous les programmes, les températures, les produits lessiviels et additionnels. Utilisez le bon et vous obtiendrez de meilleurs résultats en économisant du temps, de leau et de lélectricité, jour après jour.

10. Soin et entretien (page 13)

Votre lave-linge estun ami: quelques petites attentions suffisent pour quelle vous rende la pareille en fidélité et dévotion. Chouchoutez-la, elle lavera pour vous pendant des années et des années.

6. Guide pour comprendre les étiquettes et les

symboles Ariston (pages 7-8)

Les symboles reportés sur les étiquettes des vêtements sont très faciles à comprendre et importants quant à la réussite du lavage. Ce guide vous aidera à vous y retrouver parmi les températures conseillées, les types de lavage et de repassage.

Mode dinstallation et demploi

11. Caractéristiques techniques (page 14)

Vous y trouverez les caractéristiques techniques de votre lave-linge: sigle du modèle, spécifications électriques et hydrauliques, dimensions, capacité, vitesse dessorage et conformité aux normes et aux directives italiennes et européennes.

Installation et déménagement

Quand votre lavelinge arrive

Que votre lave-linge soit neuf ou que vous veniez juste de déménager, son bon fonctionnement dépend en grande partie de son installation.

près avoir déballé l'appareil, vérifiez s'il est en bon état. En cas de doute, faites appel à un professionnel du secteur. Pour permettre son

transport, l'in-térieur du lavelinge a été blo-qué à l'aide de quatre vis et de caoutchoucs sur le pan- neau arrière de la machine.

Déblocage: enlever les 4 vis!

Avant de brancher votre lave-linge, enlevez les vis, le caoutchouc et la cale (conservez bien toutes ces pièces) et bouchez les trous à l'aide des cache-trous en plastique fournis avec l'appareil. Attention: en cas de réutilisation, les vis plus courtes doivent

être montées dessus.

Mise à niveau

Pour bien fonctionner, il est important que votre lave-linge soit bien posé à plat. Pour bien le niveler, il suffit d'agir sur ses pieds; son angle d'inclinaison , mesuré sur le plan de travail, ne doit pas depasser 2°. Si vous avez de la moquette, attention à ce que la ventilation ne soit pas bouchée au niveau de la zone dappui.

Les pieds avant sont réglables

Conservez les vis de

blocage et les cales. En cas

de déménagement vous

pourrez vous en resservir

pour bloquer les pièces

internes du lave-linge et le

protéger ainsi contre les

chocs pendant son

transport.

Raccordement à la prise d'eau

La pression de l'eau doit être comprise entre les valeurs indiquées sur la plaquette fixée à l'arrière de l'appareil. Raccordez le tuyau d'arrivée que vous trouvez, démonté, à l'intérieur du tambour à une prise d'eau froide à embout fileté 3/4 gaz. Si les tuyauteries de l'eau sont neuves ou inutilisées depuis longtemps, faites couler l'eau jusqu'à ce qu'elle soit limpide et sans impuretés avant de raccorder. Raccordez le tuyau à la machine, au niveau de la prise d'eau prévue en haut, à droite.

Prise d'eau à monter en haut à droite.

Raccordement du tuyau de vidange

Un crochet situé à l'arrière de la machine, en haut, vous permet éventuellement de fixer le tuyau de vidange. Introduisez l'autre extrémité dans un conduit d'évacuation murale ou bien accrochez-le à l'évier ou à la baignoire en évitant de l'écraser ou de trop le plier. Il faut absolument qu'il débouche entre 60 et 100 cm de haut. Si vous êtes obligé de fixer l'extrémité à moins de 60 cm audessus du sol, il faut que vous fixiez le tuyau au crochet susmentionné prévu dans le panneau arrière de la machine.

Le crochet à utiliser si le tuyau débouche à moins de 60 cm de haut.

Si le tuyau évacue dans la baignoire ou dans le lavabo, appliquez le support en plastique et attachez-le au robinet.

Le guide pour le vindange en baignoire ou lavabo.

Ne le laissez jamais tremper dans l'eau.

L'utilisation de rallonges est absolument déconseillée. Si vous ne pouvez vraiment pas vous en passer, il faut qu'elle ait le même diamètre que le tuyau original et moins de 150 cm de long. En cas d'évacuation murale, faites vérifier son efficacité par un professionnel agréé. Si vous habitez en étage dans un immeuble, il peut y avoir des phénomènes de siphonnement qui font que votre lave-linge prend et évacue l'eau continuellement. Pour supprimer cet inconvé-nient , vous pouvez trouver dans le commerce des valves spéciales antisiphonnement.

Branchement électrique

Avant de brancher la machine à la prise de courant, contrôlez que:

1) la prise de courant est conforme aux normes et que sa charge électrique est bien apte à supporter la puissance maximum de la machine figurant sur la plaquette des caractéri-stiques;

2) la tension d'alimentation est bien comprise entre les valeurs figurant sur la plaquette des caractéri-stiques;

3) la prise est bien compati- ble avec la fiche de la machine. En cas d'incompatibilité, n'utilisez pas d'adaptateurs mais remplacez la prise ou la fiche;

4) votre installation électrique dispose bien d'une "mise à la terre".

5) une fois la machine branchée, elle ne s'appuie pas sur le câble d'alimentation.

Attention !

Le constructeur et le vendeur déclinent toute responsabilité et aucune garantie ne sera due en cas de modification apportée au raccordement prévu par l'usine, de mauvais raccordement électrique, de modification électrique, mécanique ou hydraulique subis par

la machine.

Attention!

Nous déclinons toute

responsabilité en cas

de non respect des

normes énumérées ci-

dessus.

Ne laissez pas les

enfants jouer avec les

sachets plastique, le

polystyrène expansé,

les vis et les autres

éléments demballage,

ils pourraient être

dangereux.

Mode dinstallation et demploi

Ce qui compte par dessus tout

Votre sécurité et celle de

votre lave-linge a été fabriqué selon les normes

vos enfants

Lisez attentivement ces conseils ainsi que toutes les informations contenues dans ce mode d’emploi: ils vous fourniront no n seulement des renseignements utiles mais aussi des conseils importants sur la sécurité, l’utilisation et l’entretien.

1. Margherita ne doit pas être installée dehors,

même à labri, car il est très dangereux de la laisser exposée à la pluie et aux orages.

2. Elle ne doit être utilisée que par des adultes et

exclusivement pour laver du linge selon les instructions reportées dans ce mode demploi.

3. Deux ou trois personnes sont nécessaires pour la déplacer en faisant très attention. Ne jamais la déplacer seul car la

machine est très lourde

ou utilisez un engin de manutention (diable).

4. Avant dintroduire votre linge, contrôlez si le

tambour est bien vide.

5. Ne touchez jamais la

machine pieds nus ou bien les mains ou les pieds mouillés ou humides.

6. Nutilisez ni rallonges ni

prises multiples, dange-

reuses surtout dans des endroits humides. Le câble dalimentation ne doit être ni plié ni écrasé.

7. Nouvrez pas le tiroir à produits lessiviels pendant le fonctionnement

Jexige un professionnel qualifié et agréé et des pièces de rechange originales garanties Ariston!

internationales de sécurité les plus sévères. Pour vous protéger ainsi que votre famille.

de la machine; nutilisez jamais de lessive pour lavage à la main sa mousse

abondante pourrait endommager les parties internes de la machine.

8. Ne tirez jamais sur le

câble ni sur le lave-linge

pour débrancher la fiche de

la prise murale: cest extrêmement dangereux..

9. En cours de fonctionnement,

ne touchez pas à leau évacuée, elle peut atteindre

des températures très élevées. Gardez vos enfants à bonne distance. Ne forcez

jamais pour ouvrir les portes vous risqueriez

dendommager le mécanisme de sécurité prévu pour prévenir les ouvertures accidentelles.

10. En cas de panne, fermez avant tout le robinet de leau et débranchez la fiche de la prise murale;

nessayez en aucun cas daccéder aux mécanismes internes pour la réparer.

11. Cet appareil est destiné

à un usage domestique. Aucune garantie ne sera due

en cas dusage industriel (Hôtels, Restaurants, Blanchisseries, etc.) qui en compromet les caractéristiques de construction dorigine.

Comment changer le câble d'alimentationComment changer le câble d'alimentation

Comment changer le câble d'alimentation

Comment changer le câble d'alimentationComment changer le câble d'alimentation

Le câble d'alimentation est un câble spécial qui n'est disponible qu'auprès des SA V autorisés.

Pour le remplacer, procédez comme suit :

1. Contrôlez que le lave-linge est bien éteint et que la fiche est bien débranchée.

Fig. 1

Mode dinstallation et demploi

2. Déposez la base, dévissez d'abord les 2 vis de droite en bas puis les 6 vis de gauche à l'arrière, déposez le panneau latéral en l'inclinant légèrement vers vous pour le dégager. (fig. 1 et

2).

3. Sortez le connecteur pour déconnectez le filtre antiparasite (fig. 3).

Fig. 2

4. Dévissez les 2 vis extérieures

qui fixent le filtre et, à l'aide d'un tournevis (voir fig. 4), dégagezle du panneau arrière en le tirant vers le haut.

5. Après avoir monté le nouveau câble, raccordez le connecteur en vérifiant que le crochet de sécurité tienne bien.

Fig. 3

Pour le remplacer, nous vous conseillons de faire appel à un spécialiste du secteur qui devra respecter les normes applicables en l'espèce.

Fig. 4

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